Osterholm Update

<p>In this episode, Chris Dall and Dr. Osterholm discuss the BA2 subvariant, the data on booster dose effectiveness, and the challenges with understanding what immunity from vaccination and natural infection really means.</p> <p>Ed&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/eds-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/eds-beautiful-place</a></p> <p>Transcript: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-89-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-89-transcript</a></p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=CIDRAPpodcast&amp;utm_content=CIDRAP">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;ut…</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of Omicron in the US and abroad, China&#039;s zero-COVID policy, how the Biden Administration has responded to the US surge in cases, and a review of what we know about long COVID at this point.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Bob&#039;s Beautiful Place: cidrap.umn.edu/bobs-happy-place</p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=CIDRAPpodcast&amp;utm_content=CIDRAP">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;ut…</a></p> <p>Transcript now available: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-88-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-88-transcript</a></p>

<p>This week&#039;s episode covers the future of the Omicron wave in the US and across the world, the potential need for a fourth dose of vaccine, and the reality of school closures during the current surge in cases.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Nissa&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/nissas-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/nissas-beautiful-place</a></p> <p>Washington Post Op-Ed: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/12/its-time-acknowledge-reality-many-schools-will-likely-have-close-because-omicron">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/12/its-time-acknowledge…</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=CIDRAPpodcast&amp;utm_content=CIDRAP">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;ut…</a></p>

<p>This week, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss Omicron&#039;s impact in the United States and elsewhere, and what our “new normal” of life with COVID should be. They also talk about how the Omicron variant is affecting kids, make sense of what the current hospitalization numbers really mean, and answer two COVID queries on testing.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Transcript: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-86-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-86-transcript</a></p>

<p>In &quot;Smart Testing in the Omicron Surge,&quot; Dr. Osterholm analyzes the data on the severity of the Omicron variant, the rise in hospitalizations, the effectiveness of rapid antigen tests, and the new testing strategies being implemented across the US.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this week&#039;s episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss eight major issues surrounding the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and his stance on the new CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Donate for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p>

<p>In this week's episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rapid global spread of the Omicron variant, how the United States and other countries around the world are responding to the Omicron surge, and how to approach the holidays. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Last year's Polar Express Holiday Episode: cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/podcasts-webinars/polar-express Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</p>

<p>In "A Viral Blizzard," Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the newest Omicron data, the crisis happening in hospitals across the US, the viral battle occurring between the Omicron and Delta variants, and the importance of booster doses. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Sandra's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sandras-beautiful-place Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm analyzes the current data on transmission, disease severity, and ability to evade immune protection of the Omicron variant. We also discuss the continuing Delta surge in many parts of the world, the role of vaccines and boosters, and when booster doses may be available for 12-17 year olds. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu The Disappointed Tourist: http://www.disappointedtourist.org/ Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</p>

<p>In "The Emergence of Omicron," Dr. Osterholm explains what we know and don't know about the Omicron variant, how we will learn more, and what it could mean for the future of the pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also emphasizes the importance of boosters and the potential for a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Micah's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/micahs-beautiful-place Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</p>